Animal garment

Active Publication Date: 2011-09-22
WILLIAMS LISA Z
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[0009]In view of the disadvantages inherent in the known types of designs and configurations of diaper-type garments, the present i

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While the owners of dogs love their dogs, no one likes the inconvenience of soiling and/or damage caused by indoor urination.
Dogs and other animals may experience a temporary or permanent inability to control urinary discharge.
This incontinence can lead to indoor dog urination and the damage resulting therefrom.
However, many existing diapers tend to be ineffe

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[0021]The garment is adapted for wear indoors by an animal to prevent soiling of rugs, furniture, and the like. Referring to the drawings, the garment includes a first panel 10 of flexible material and having a generally straight front edge 12 of a first length and a rear edge 14 of a second longer length, a hermaphroditic band 16 extends along the rear edge 14, and a ring 18 is connected by shoulder straps 20 to panel 10. The shoulder straps 20 extend from either side of the front edge 12, each are provided with means thereon for adjusting the lengths thereof; such as buckles 22. The straps 20 define loops spaced from the first panel 10, for connection to the ring 18.

[0022]A ring 24 is connected to the rear edge 14 of the first panel 10 by way of a strap loop 26 fixed to and extending from the rear edge 14. Straps 28 are mounted on the loop 26 and are provided with hermaphroditic connecting means 30 thereon.

[0023]A second panel 40 of flexible material is provided having mounted the...

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A garment for animals includes a first panel of flexible material attachable to a second panel of flexible material, the first and second panels being connectable to each other by adjustable chest, body and tail fittings, such that the garment can be configured in situ to fit various sizes and shapes of animals, such as dogs. The garment is adapted to receive a disposable pad on an underside of the garment on the animal.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent application 61 / 340,474, filed Mar. 18, 2010 in the name of Lisa Z. Williams.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to a garment for animals, who reside in, or visit, human habitats, such as houses and apartments, and the like.[0004]More specifically, the invention relates to an adjustable dog diaper garment adapted to be worn by such animals, and worn in conjunction with selected disposable pads. The garment includes an adjustable chest portion worn around the animal's neck, an adjustable body portion, and an adjustable tail portion that allows the garment to be easily adjusted to provide comfort for the dog and a secure customizable fit to enhance effectiveness by preventing slippage or escape. The garment precludes the inconvenience of soiling, and damage caused by indoor dog urination. The dog owner or caregiver can selectively...

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IPC IPC(8): A01K29/00
CPCA01K23/00
Inventor WILLIAMS, LISA Z.
Owner WILLIAMS LISA Z
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